The rythym in caos
Tricolori, simbolo dell’Italia is sharing two
of three colours with Polish flag. What else do we share with Italian? How do we
differ? I’d like to show it on the examples of the traditional cuisine, food,
eating habits.
Morning
When I wake-up in the morning one of the first
think I do is to prepare caffetiera . I love waiting my coffee and
listening the sound when it’s coming out, making characteristic a sound, it
seems to saying me : Have a good day!. Traditional Italian coffee makes by moka
or express is one of the most delightful things that exist (a bit of
exaggeration, yes, but it is truth). In Italy coffee is basic for the
breakfast, Italians take it with few biscuits or croissants, while Poles do it during after- lunchtime hours.
Noon
In Italy all over the country between 12 and 15
there is an obligatory break for lunch.
The streets became empty, restaurants crowded, Italians are dedicating
themselves to the second national religion, the kitchen. In Poland some people
go for lunch, the others eat kanapki (sandwiches), depending on their
conditions, social, economic or just time at disposal. Traditional Polish lunch
– dinner we usually eat about 15-16, but nowadays the habits are changing.
Evening
I found out that in Poland exist a strong
believe that eating after 6pm is not good for health and influence negatively
the metabolism. Old generation don’t cook the food in the evening, but eat kanapki.
In Italy people believe that eating even after 9 pm is good for health as they
meet for the dinner not only for eating but to socialise, thus prevent the
stress and diseases.
We are now looking at Italy with a sympathy and
worry, how can they deal the situation. I think that in extremal condition when
usual schedules are topsy-turvy the Italian traditional hours of meal might
help them to stay together, find peace and
be optimistic.
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